We are now done with 10 weeks of the NFL season and we've seen some major surprises. Before Week 1, a lot of people assumed that the San Francisco 49ers would cruise this year and potentially get back to the Super Bowl. However, there's no question that Detroit has looked sensational, with Dan Campbell's men making quite a statement. Right now, the Lions are now overwhelming favorites to win the NFC in 2024. Will they be able to make this a year to remember?
On offense, this team is led by quarterback Jared Goff, running back Jahmyr Gibbs and wideout Amon St-Brown. On defense, Aidan Hutchinson is out for the season due to a nasty injury, but the rest of the playmakers on that side of the ball have stepped up in big fashion. In Week 10, the Lions traveled to Houston and took down the Texans in a thriller. Goff tossed five interceptions, but he still made big plays when his team needed him to.
| NFC title odds |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions to win | +195 | +195 | +195 |
| 49ers to win | +500 | +500 | +500 |
| Eagles to win | +750 | +750 | +750 |
| Packers to win | +1000 | +1000 | +1000 |
"And I will just say this again. This is what great teams do," Lions coach Dan Campbell said after taking down Houston. "This is what great teams do. Even when you’re having an off day. You find a way, man. You freakin’ find a way and you will it to happen. That’s what you did today. That’s what you did."
According to the best sports betting sites, the Lions now hold +195 football betting odds to win the NFC this season and then go on to play in the Super Bowl. The 49ers are the No. 2 NFC side in terms of odds, holding +500 odds. From our chair, it's going to be a major surprise if the Lions don't end up winning the conference. It will be interesting to see how things go down, but we're surely going with the Lions as our pick.
THE LIONS SHUT OUT THE TEXANS IN THE SECOND HALF TO COMPLETE THE COMEBACK 🔥
Detroit improves to 8-1‼️ pic.twitter.com/YuCIuDVQjA
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 11, 2024
The Ravens are hoping to stun the Chiefs in the AFC this season
Elsewhere, the Ravens are hoping to stun the Chiefs in the AFC this season. Kansas City is a perfect 9-0 on the season after surviving a big-time scare against the Broncos on Sunday. It looked like Denver was going to post a thrilling win, but a blocked field goal as time expired saved KC. Right now, the Chiefs have the best odds to win the AFC, but yes, Baltimore is going to have something to say about this.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson is once again playing at an MVP level. He was named MVP after a brilliant 2023, but his season ended with a loss to the Chiefs in the playoffs. There's no question that Jackson is going to have revenge on his mind this postseason. Countless people are hoping for a rematch in the playoffs in 2024. Jackson keeps balling out, which has been amazing to see for him. He's only going to keep getting better as the year goes on.
Mike Tomlin was asked about the similarities between Jayden Daniels and Lamar Jackson: “Be real slow comparing people to Lamar Jackson. That’s a multi-time MVP. That’s Mr. Jackson.”pic.twitter.com/5zqRhEla9E
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 11, 2024
"It starts with Lamar and often times it ends with Lamar," Ravens head coach Jim Harbaugh said following a recent Baltimore win. "But in between Lamar and Lamar, there's a lot of great players out there that are surrounding him, and I think that's kind of where our offense is at right now."
Per the oddsmakers, Kansas City holds +185 odds per the NFL betting sites to win the AFC this year. However, Baltimore and Jackson are right behind them at +290. If these two powerhouses go on to meet in the AFC Championship Game, it will be a meeting to remember. Countless folks are expecting the Chiefs to go back to the Super Bowl, but we are going with the Ravens as our pick. Look for Jackson to get to the big game this winter.
There are several AFC and NFC sleepers to keep an eye on
While there's a lot of focus on the Chiefs and Lions, keep in mind that there are several AFC and NFC sleepers to keep an eye on. In the AFC, a lot of people are talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers, who are looking like a new team now that Russell Wilson is healthy and running the offense. Wilson is looking strong, including in the recent win over the Washington Commanders. They're a team to keep an eye on.
Meanwhile in the NFC, don't forget about the Green Bay Packers. Quarterback Jordan Love appears to be healthy from the ankle and groin injuries he suffered earlier in the year. When he's at his best, he's no question one of the best QBs in the league. The hope is the Packers can make a splash in the postseason. In order for that to happen, Love will need to be the superstar quarterback everyone knows that he can be.
